Posts Categorized: Parkinson’s Disease

Can You Spot the Signs of Dementia?

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As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, with over 55 million currently affected and projections for this number to double every twenty years, Home Health professionals must adapt their communication and intervention strategies to effectively support these individuals and their caregivers. On November 2, 2024, Robyn Ligotti will be presenting the live webinar Collaborative… Read more »

NEW Bundle CEUs and Save!

Who doesn’t love a discount? Now with ERI, the more you learn, the more you save. We’ve recently rolled out a new feature that allows you to receive a discount when adding additional courses to your cart. Let us be your one-stop shopping – earn the CEUs you need with the topics you love and… Read more »

New Live Webinar Recently Added! Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Neurodegenerative Impairments

ERI is excited to announce a new Neurology focused course beginning in August. Join speaker Robert Hand, PT, DPT, NCS as he reviews practical management strategies to improve outcomes for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. In this course, Hand, a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy, aims to improve clinician skills from diagnosis through late-stage… Read more »

The OT’s and PT’s Role in Treating Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases

More than 6 million Americans suffer from neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Huntington’s Disease. Medical treatment options for these diseases are improving – but medication is only a piece of the treatment puzzle. Occupational and physical therapy are instrumental in helping patients live with new and often worsening impairments and addressing… Read more »